Sir Jim Ratcliffe plans to launch a €210 million double strike on Spain to transform Manchester United, with Newcastle’s star man ‘very keen’ to sign the European giants in a record move ‘Close’, with Tottenham in talks over a second attack on Serie A. this month.
Racliffe has big plans to bring Vinicius Junior to Manchester United
Manchester United’s new investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe has ambitious plans to bring Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior to Old Trafford this summer, and is prepared to pay up to €150 million to sign the Brazilian. is set.
The British businessman is set to take full sporting control of Old Trafford after agreeing a deal that would see him take a 25% stake in the club’s Glazers, paying the American £1.3 billion for the privilege.
while Manchester United Fans will be hoping that investment in the squad comes in January. Ratcliffe confirmed a deal to finalize a 25% stake in the club would not be finalized until “early February”.
The Red Devils will therefore be working within a more modest budget and the focus this month will be on getting rid of some of the club’s unwanted stars, as well as adding a new striker, potentially on loan, to the mix.
But the flip side of keeping their powder relatively dry this month means United supporters can expect quite a summer showing from the club as Ratcliffe plots how he can return United to the pinnacle of British and European football.
And according to Sport, Ratcliffe is ready to make some bold, serious plays. Vinicius Jr. I’m going to Old Trafford this summer.
They claim Ratcliffe believes Real are open to selling him to fund a huge move for Kylian Mbappe, who plays in the same position as him.
And the 71-year-old is reportedly prepared to go up to €150m (£128.6m) to convince. Real Madrid They are selling a winger who scored 86 goals this summer.
Real president Florentino Perez says he will think long and hard about the possibility of a sale, but it could become a reality if he can get a deal done for Mbappe.
Manchester United activate Martin Zuvimendi’s withdrawal clause
United’s move for Vinicius Junior may not be the club’s only strike against La Liga this summer, with Ratcliffe also reportedly willing to trigger the €60m (£51.6m) exit clause in the deal. Martin Zuvimendi.
The 24-year-old is regarded as one of the best holding midfielders in Europe and would provide a quality upgrade to United’s midfield, with Sofian Amrabat having underperformed since signing on loan from Fiorentina.
With Erik Ten Hag unsure of signing the Moroccan on a permanent basis, Ratcliffe is thought to have identified Zubimendi as the perfect replacement and is prepared to meet his withdrawal clause to keep him away from hometown side Real Sociedad.
Manchester United are thought to have already made contact with the four-capped Spanish midfielder’s agent, but Zuvimendi has revealed he is reluctant to leave the club mid-season as they look to advance to the last 16 of the Champions League. A two-legged relationship with PSG awaits them next as they look to progress to the quarter-finals of UEFA’s top level competition.
However, a summer move is also possible and United could offer him a significant salary for his current contract, which expires in 2027.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal are also interested in signing Spanish star Zuvimendi.
But Manchester United are not alone in their search for Zuvimendi, and the player is also one of the few new midfield talents that Mikel Arteta is keen to bring to Arsenal.
The Gunners brought in Declan Rice last summer but are likely to actively pursue another midfielder this summer due to ongoing doubts over the futures of Thomas Partey, Jorginho and Mohamed Elneny.
To that end, Amadou Onana, Arthur Vermeeren and Douglas Luiz have all been touted as targets in recent weeks.
Now Romano has provided an update on his pursuit of the midfielder, recently telling Caught Offside that it is more likely that there will be some move in the summer.
“We’ve been talking a lot about Arsenal and various midfielders recently, with big names like Douglas Luiz, Amadou Onana and Martin Zuvimendi being linked with the Gunners. It seems unlikely that a deal will be completed this January, but we will see whether the situation will change in the summer.
“So which of those players would be the best fit for Mikel Arteta’s team? My personal feeling is that Zuvimendi would be fantastic, even if Onana and Douglas already have the advantage of knowing the Premier League. Zubimendi is a fantastic player. He can help with his vision on the ball, quality and intelligence. He is a complete midfielder.
“Still, it is important to note that he is very happy at Real Sociedad and is only focused on his club. He has always wanted to stay there, so he has rejected the opportunity to leave in recent years.”
Zuvimendi has been at Sociedad since he was a youngster, first re-signing in 2011 and coming through the youth ranks before making his first-team debut in the 2018/19 season. He made 169 senior appearances, scoring seven times.
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Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaras is ‘really close’ to completing a blockbuster move to PSG, Spanish media report. (sports)
The Magpies could use the money from the Brazilian’s sale to sign Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich as a surprise replacement. (Sports Build)
Victor Osimhen has opened the door to a future move to England by declaring he would one day play in the Premier League. But the Napoli striker said he was very happy and had settled down with the reigning Serie A champions. (Sky Italy)
Genoa chief executive Andres Blasquez has warned Tottenham that Radu Dragusin will not stay in the Premier League team for long and the Romanian defender is ‘destined to play for one of the top five clubs in Europe’ before long. (various)
Barcelona are seriously considering a surprise move to sign Jesse Lingard as a temporary low-cost stopgap after being priced out of the signings of several other targets. (Mundo Deportivo)
Royal Antwerp’s rising star George Ilenikhena has revealed his ambitions to sign for Manchester United in the future. (Last news)
Manchester City are in the chase to sign former FK Partizan star Matija Popovic on a free transfer despite interest from Napoli and AC Milan. (build)
Benfica have issued a statement denying reports that Manchester United have discussed a move for teenage midfielder Joao Neves, who has a €120m (£103m) exit clause. (record)
Liverpool have been discussing a move to sign teenage winger Momodu Sonko from Swedish side BK Haken for just €7m (£6m).. (Soccer Direct)
Leeds urged to act quickly to sign Polish goalkeeper
Leeds have been asked to hurry following early interest in signing Spezia Calcio goalkeeper Bartwomyej Drongowski on a loan move to Spain with Real Betis or Celta Vigo in mind. (Il Secolo XIX)
Fiorentina, Monza and Nice have all approached Juventus about signing Moise Kean, while Atletico Madrid could also enter the race if Angel Correa leaves this month. (Fabrizio Romano)
Real Betis president Angel Haro has revealed West Ham midfielder Pablo Fornals is “on the lookout” but insists he will still make it.
Bournemouth midfielder Hamed Junior Traoré has passed a medical with Napoli ahead of a €25m loan deal with an option to buy. The Partenopei have signed Hellas Verona winger Cyril Ngonge, which will set them back an initial €18m. (Sky Italy)
Lyon have completed a €13 million deal for Gent’s Gift Orban and are hoping to sign either Everton’s Arnaut Danjuma or West Ham United’s Said Benrahma next. (Requipe)
Barcelona is increasing its interest in signing Palmeiras prospect Estevao Willian (17), who is also Chelsea’s top target. The deal for the teenager, nicknamed Messiho, is expected to cost around €30m (£25.2m). (Mundo Deportivo)
La Liga title chasers Girona have identified former Espanyol midfielder Sergi Dader as their top midfield target, with the player struggling for game time at Real Mallorca. (sports)
Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson’s contract with Al Etifaq has ended after just six months, with the player ready to join Ajax for a significant pay cut.. (Athletic)
Tottenham in talks to sign another Serie A defender
Tottenham have been ‘in contact’ about signing a second centre-back in Serie A after opening talks with Bologna over the contract of Italy Under-21 international Riccardo Calafiori. (various)
PSG’s latest contract offer for Kylian Mbappe is worth a whopping €100m a year (£1.6m a week) and is more than three times the offer he received from Real Madrid. (like)
Real Betis star Nabil Fekir is considering an exit from La Liga with a Saudi Arabian side. The French playmaker has struggled to re-establish himself since returning from a serious ACL injury in late 2023. (El Chiringuito)
Caglar Soyuncu is set to leave Atletico Madrid six months after joining on a free transfer from Leicester, with a move to Fenerbahce now close to being agreed. (markka)
Legendary Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini is ready to take on the role of player development coach at LA Galaxy, the club has announced. (various)
Jose Mourinho could be open to offers to return to his former club Porto after being sacked by Roma, but he is also wanted by at least three clubs in Saudi Arabia who could provide significant financial support for the Special One. (Abola)
Meanwhile, Mourinho is open to a return to the Premier League with Newcastle if PIF dispose of Eddie Howe’s services. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Arsenal defender Cedric Soares is on the verge of joining Turkish side Besiktas for a small fee after making just two appearances in all competitions this season.. (various)
